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Hostel Julieta

Rivas

Hostel Julieta is set in Rivas, 33 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, and has a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

P
Philipp
From
Austria
Julieta was just the nicest person ever! Even though we got stuck at the border from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, she waited for us until 10:30pm and welcomed us. everything was great and super clean, unbeatable for that price. Also called us a taxi which whose driver super friendly and cheap. see you soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Ruamoko Hostel

Rivas

Located in Rivas, less than 1 km from Santana Beach, Ruamoko Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Alex
From
Ireland
Trent the owner was excellent. Super accommodating. Staff were excellent, super friendly and outgoing. Food was great too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Rancho Tranquillo

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo offers beachfront accommodation 34 km from Maderas Volcano and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace.

J
Janusz
From
Poland
Incredible place to stay in Ometepe - very quiet and right at the lake, but still close to the main town and the ferry. The owners are extremely welcoming. Both the breakfast and dinner were phenomenal- especially if you’re Eastern European longing for a meal to remind you of home. They have their own bananas and other fruit, homemade marmalade, bread etc. The room was clean and spacious, and the whole property is beautiful. Would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Villas Mexico

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Located in San Juan del Sur, 300 metres from Marsella Beach, Hostal Villas Mexico provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Enoch
From
United States
We felt totally safe and enjoyed that it was a 4-5 minute walk to Playa Marsella. Playa Maderas was an 8 - 10 minute motorcycle ride and there were 3 or 4 more restaurants to choose from as well as options for surf board rentals and lessons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$110.50
1 night, 2 adults

Cocos Hostel

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Cocos Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Moyogalpa. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

A
Anna Terezina
From
Italy
Everything was perfect! The place was super clean, the breakfast delicious and the staff it’s awesome, very friendly and kind, they really make you feel home. I booked for one night at first but I ended up spending there three more nights! If I’ll be in Ometepe again I will definitely stay there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

the SPACE Jungle Oasis

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set in San Juan del Sur, 70 metres from Nacascolo, the SPACE Jungle Oasis offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

L
Lisa
From
Peru
I love everything about this place, exactly what I needed as a relaxation in between work.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Hush Maderas

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Facing the beachfront, Hush Maderas offers 3-star accommodation in San Juan del Sur and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

R
Ralph
From
Switzerland
We had a nice booking.com offer for the penthouse and took the chance. It was a great view, the AC works well, Wifi is around 3 MB/s and stable. We enjoyed it very much 🙂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Hola Ola Hostel

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set within 300 metres of San Juan del Sur Beach and 1.2 km of Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, Hola Ola Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Juan del Sur.

R
Reda
From
Lithuania
Best stay ever!! The staff is AMAZING! Basically your friends! And they help you a lot with everything, have a lot of activities going every day, so you won’t get bored. And have AC, rooms are clean, the common area have pool table and it’s just such a VIBE there! Love this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Sophie House

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Sophie House offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Mikalai
From
Germany
It’s a bit aside from the port city Moyogalpa, so it’s very calm and almost no cars and people here, but still easy to reach by foot from the Centre (15 min walk). It has breakfast included and it’s home cooked food by the family. My room was very spacious, with 1 double and 1 single bed. They had outlets outside and inside, so i could work online here. Ask for both WiFi passwords! The host family was very nice and always tried to help, like when I needed a dentist they found a number. They don’t speak English (as most locals here) but with my broken Spanish and google translate we always understood each other. You can also ask them about the laundry option. Thanks for hosting me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Casa Moreno

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Hostal Casa Moreno has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Moyogalpa. This 3-star hostel offers a bar.

J
Johannes
From
Germany
Great place, nice view and really central. they help you to organize taxis to do excursions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Julieta

Rivas

Hostel Julieta is set in Rivas, 33 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, and has a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

P
Philipp
From
Austria
Julieta was just the nicest person ever! Even though we got stuck at the border from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, she waited for us until 10:30pm and welcomed us. everything was great and super clean, unbeatable for that price. Also called us a taxi which whose driver super friendly and cheap. see you soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Ruamoko Hostel

Rivas

Located in Rivas, less than 1 km from Santana Beach, Ruamoko Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Alex
From
Ireland
Trent the owner was excellent. Super accommodating. Staff were excellent, super friendly and outgoing. Food was great too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Rancho Tranquillo

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo offers beachfront accommodation 34 km from Maderas Volcano and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace.

J
Janusz
From
Poland
Incredible place to stay in Ometepe - very quiet and right at the lake, but still close to the main town and the ferry. The owners are extremely welcoming. Both the breakfast and dinner were phenomenal- especially if you’re Eastern European longing for a meal to remind you of home. They have their own bananas and other fruit, homemade marmalade, bread etc. The room was clean and spacious, and the whole property is beautiful. Would definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Villas Mexico

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Located in San Juan del Sur, 300 metres from Marsella Beach, Hostal Villas Mexico provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Enoch
From
United States
We felt totally safe and enjoyed that it was a 4-5 minute walk to Playa Marsella. Playa Maderas was an 8 - 10 minute motorcycle ride and there were 3 or 4 more restaurants to choose from as well as options for surf board rentals and lessons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$110.50
1 night, 2 adults

Cocos Hostel

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Cocos Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Moyogalpa. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

A
Anna Terezina
From
Italy
Everything was perfect! The place was super clean, the breakfast delicious and the staff it’s awesome, very friendly and kind, they really make you feel home. I booked for one night at first but I ended up spending there three more nights! If I’ll be in Ometepe again I will definitely stay there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

the SPACE Jungle Oasis

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set in San Juan del Sur, 70 metres from Nacascolo, the SPACE Jungle Oasis offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

L
Lisa
From
Peru
I love everything about this place, exactly what I needed as a relaxation in between work.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Hush Maderas

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Facing the beachfront, Hush Maderas offers 3-star accommodation in San Juan del Sur and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

R
Ralph
From
Switzerland
We had a nice booking.com offer for the penthouse and took the chance. It was a great view, the AC works well, Wifi is around 3 MB/s and stable. We enjoyed it very much 🙂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Hola Ola Hostel

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set within 300 metres of San Juan del Sur Beach and 1.2 km of Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, Hola Ola Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Juan del Sur.

R
Reda
From
Lithuania
Best stay ever!! The staff is AMAZING! Basically your friends! And they help you a lot with everything, have a lot of activities going every day, so you won’t get bored. And have AC, rooms are clean, the common area have pool table and it’s just such a VIBE there! Love this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Sophie House

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Sophie House offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Mikalai
From
Germany
It’s a bit aside from the port city Moyogalpa, so it’s very calm and almost no cars and people here, but still easy to reach by foot from the Centre (15 min walk). It has breakfast included and it’s home cooked food by the family. My room was very spacious, with 1 double and 1 single bed. They had outlets outside and inside, so i could work online here. Ask for both WiFi passwords! The host family was very nice and always tried to help, like when I needed a dentist they found a number. They don’t speak English (as most locals here) but with my broken Spanish and google translate we always understood each other. You can also ask them about the laundry option. Thanks for hosting me!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Casa Moreno

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Hostal Casa Moreno has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Moyogalpa. This 3-star hostel offers a bar.

J
Johannes
From
Germany
Great place, nice view and really central. they help you to organize taxis to do excursions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$28.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
There were only two redeeming qualities this hostel possessed to make our stay somewhat bearable: the volunteers and the proximity to Playa Amarillo. The volunteers were terrific, very friendly, very helpful, and excelled at giving the place some energy. The hostel is located just five minutes from Playa Amarillo, which was some fantastic surfing while we were there and something I would recommend to anyone that surfs, especially beginner to intermediate surfers.
Guest review by
Ruairidh
Group
Avg. price/night: US$45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
The location of the hostel is just perfect. Small cabins surounded by coconut trees. Its remote but you feel safe all the time. 5 min walk to the beautiful beach of Popoyo. Trent couldn't be a better host. In the morning you get an awesome breakfast with fresh fruits from the area and in the evenings Trent will explore the local kitchen with you.
Guest review by
Alexander
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Great stay at Ruamoko hostel. The owner welcomes you with a smile and kindness. The dormitory is big and spacious there are even 2 bathrooms in the room of 8! The sea is just next door and the atmosphere is really cool in the hostel. I recommend :)
Guest review by
Antoine
Solo traveller